I Wayan Balawan, better known by the single name Balawan, is an Indonesian guitarist and songwriter. He is best known as a guitarist for Batuan Ethnic Fusion and for his ability to play double neck guitar. Balawan developed the eight fingers touch style technique, also known as the touch-tapping style, and is often regarded as one of the fastest guitarists in Indonesia. Balawan’s band combines traditional Balinese gamelan music and jazz.
Balawan will be accompanied by Balinese Gamelan musicians, I Nyoman Suwida and I Nyoman Suarsana, and jazz musicians Andrew Kratzat (bass) and Michael Gould (drums) of Ann Arbor.
Balawan will be accompanied by Balinese Gamelan musicians, I Nyoman Suwida and I Nyoman Suarsana, and jazz musicians Andrew Kratzat (bass) and Michael Gould (drums) of Ann Arbor.